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The Presidio

2.0 star property
Motel near Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara

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The Presidio

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Balcony
Exterior
Restaurant
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of The Presidio

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Your area essentials

Map
1620 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara County Courthouse11 min walk
  • Popular LocationMission Santa Barbara20 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Barbara Bowl4 min drive
  • AirportSanta Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)10 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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$165 total
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

In Santa Barbara .Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Alameda Park and Alice Keck Memorial Garden. Arlington Theater and Granada Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 11 min walk
  • Mission Santa Barbara - 20 min walk
  • Santa Barbara City College - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min drive
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 7 min walk
  • McConnell's Ice Cream - 10 min walk
  • IHOP - 2 min walk
  • Secret Bao - 10 min walk
  • Cajé Coffee - Arlington St - 7 min walk

About this property

The Presidio

Motel near Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara
The Presidio offers its guests a terrace. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
The Presidio offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and hair dryers. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    Contactless check-out is available.

Property is also known as

Motel Presidio
Presidio Motel
Presidio Motel Santa Barbara
Presidio Santa Barbara
Presidio Hotel Santa Barbara
The Presidio Motel
The Presidio Santa Barbara
The Presidio Motel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Presidio to the airport?

The Presidio is 9.2 mi (11-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Presidio?

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Presidio on Apr 30, 2024 start from $129.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Presidio have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Presidio.

How close is The Presidio to the beach?

This motel is 2.4 mi (9-min drive) from East Beach and 2.6 mi (10-min drive) from Leadbetter Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Presidio offer free breakfast?

The Presidio does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Presidio?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Presidio?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at The Presidio?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Presidio have a pool?

The Presidio does not have a pool.

Does The Presidio have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Presidio to downtown Santa Barbara?

The Presidio is 0.5 mi away from Santa Barbara.

The Presidio Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 658 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 658 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 658 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 658 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 658 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall quick check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely friendly people at the front desk, but walls are paper thin in the rooms, the room smelled extremely strong of mildew, bathroom windows can't fully close because of their design, and room was extremely bright at night due to poor blinds. Good location walking distance to public market and Arlington theatre, but as far as the rooms go be prepared for a pretty restless night due to all the noise and brightness.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean "motel" in SB. Well worth the money and within walking distance of the restaurant and Granada Theatre which is why we went. I just wished the maids would not start so early. :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carrie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a low end motel. It is nothing like the description given. It is false advertising.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arctic stay in Santa Barbara
The room was basic but clean and the bedding was ok. But then examining the bathroom I discovered that the window was open and was unable to be closed despite it being a cold winter. Of course, I immediately stopped at reception to let them know my concern over how cold it was getting that night. The receptionist (though pleasant in general) told me it was an old building and that nothing could even be done until the next day. This wasn’t true however. The obvious solution is to move me to a room without an open window since the hotel was not sold out. This never happened, though, and no solution was given to me. I went back to my room concerned - only to discover that there was no working heater in the room. I actually considered leaving and spending more money on another hotel. Even the Orange Tree Hotel (up the street) has heating. (In fact, I lamented that I should’ve opted for it.) But, I had spent 200 on the room and stuck out the night for financial reasons. Had to stuff all the bathroom towels in front of the window to try to minimize the cold. And it did got COLD. Thank heavens for the two blankets on the beds. I wrapped myself in them to keep from freezing. It was truly a horrible and ridiculous experience which might have been solved somehow,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Really convenient location and very reasonable pricing for Santa Barbara. Nothing fancy but very nice. I stay here many times a year.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron Toto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Naoki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good access to the downtown Room is clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023